Negative push-up
A push-up that lowers you slowly from a full plank and comes back up from the knees, building strength toward full push-ups.
BeginnerNo equipmentLow impactSuggested: 8 reps
How to do it
- Start in a high plank with your hands under your shoulders.
- Take about three seconds to lower your chest toward the floor.
- At the bottom, drop your knees to the floor.
- Press up from your knees, then lift them back into the plank.
Form tips
- Count slowly as you lower so the descent stays even.
- Keep your body straight from head to heels on the way down.
Muscles worked
ChestTricepsShouldersAbs
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